How to Write Compelling Dialogue: A Proven Process

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Compelling dialogue that immerses your reader in your story is not easy to write.
The good news is that, like any other writing skill, the more you work at it, the better you should get.
With nearly 200 books under my belt, two-thirds of which are novels, I’ve learned the ins and outs of dialogue writing. And I want to help you avoid the errors I’ve made so you can write dialogue that captivates readers.
In this short video, I break down dialogue writing step by step.
I explore:
- 6 steps to writing dialogue like a pro
- How dialogue helps your novel flow
- How to format dialogue
- The cardinal sin of writing dialogue
- And much more
To help you tighten your dialogue even further, click the following link for the FREE Self-editing bonus guide I mention in the video.
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And jumpstart your writing journey with my complete (and free) novel-writing guide.
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Yours for better writing,
Jerry

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@AuthorWilliamMiller 3 жыл бұрын

As a working author, take my advice. Watch this twice and take notes.

@pallavipotnis828 3 жыл бұрын

You are right

@oz1902 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched it six times so far.

@salomesalo7473 3 жыл бұрын

I will and thank you

@vixiestarfire 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobdowler1135 because we have a passion to learn the craft. Makes things interesting for us.

@sovereigndeleon 3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobdowler1135 The answer is in your question. The rest of us aren't watching this for a school requirement. We're watching it because we're genuinely learning how to write a book.

@SBSChristianMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Feels like I met him in an alley with a suitcase of cash and hes whispering these secrets before the rain let's out

@ozmoozmo9002 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao what?!

@chisengakim6827 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@schoolhomevrtechnologyassi6286 3 жыл бұрын

Good ambiance construction! ;~)

@Iron-Bridge 3 жыл бұрын

😄. Love this. Hope you're writing.

@matthewjoellumagbas6599 3 жыл бұрын

lets*

@alyssabaquir 3 жыл бұрын

1. Cut dialogue to the bone. 2. Use dialogue to reveal backstory. 3. Use dialogue to reveal character. 4. Be subtle. (subtext, sidestepping, silence) 5. Read your dialogue aloud. 6. Create a 'Make My Day' moment.

@HamletNOR 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Iron-Bridge 3 жыл бұрын

@aly. Thanks for the quick reference summary.

@ramyaaaa 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir/ ma’am :)

@izunshirucreepercat3732 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@hohohohehehe6910 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, but I'll watch the video for myself.

@jtdarelli1871 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you are a godsend. It's rare that someone with this kind of experience puts up this kind of content, for free, and a platform like KZfaq. Usually, it's some sponsored website requiring a membership or monthly fee or something. Mr Jenkins, I want you to know that this stuff _is_ amazing and helpful and beyond appreciated. It is exactly what people like me have been looking for. Please, please, _please,_ keep uploading and sharing as much knowledge as possible.

@Emancy3 3 жыл бұрын

Him and Brandon Sanderson are just the best gifts to every writer out there.❤️❤️❤️

@bill2953 3 жыл бұрын

"If you can avoid this pitfall you'll instantly have a leg up on your competition" Provided you're competing with non-produced writers.. Conveniently left out that little diddy.

@exoticpyro7764 3 жыл бұрын

Thats why yt is good they get a bit of money out of it (views and ads) and the viewer pays nothing

@TheOaktownBlogger 2 жыл бұрын

Second that!

@private9402 2 жыл бұрын

@@Emancy3 Brandon Sanderson's lessons are god tier. Respect.

@gary7466 3 жыл бұрын

Eighteen minutes without an "Erm" or "Ah." Very professional!

@isaknoem5475 3 жыл бұрын

2:24

@arhamsaa 3 жыл бұрын

@@isaknoem5475 That's him describing what happens in real life.

@pnwfisher2144 3 жыл бұрын

@@arhamsaa yep

@TomorrowWeLive 3 жыл бұрын

Reading off a script

@bleacherz7503 3 жыл бұрын

It is edited

@jonathanmcentire970 3 жыл бұрын

As an aspiring writer, dialogue is one of the most challenging things for me to write. Thank you for this.

@reborngreatnesss5712 3 жыл бұрын

Same back my old books I used to make when I was at school my characters sounds like robots than actual human beings

@hrithikroshan5158 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@LeortisBooks 2 жыл бұрын

Keep reading and pay attention to how good writers write dialogue. It gets easier

@tlkfanrwbyfan8716 2 жыл бұрын

I love dialogue because I can do it but when it to comes to action “he run fast” is basically my magnum opus

@carltondabott8909 2 жыл бұрын

yes repartee between the nemsis is quiet compelling done well. The problem is were in a very immediate gratification society so we are forced to keep it punchy

@rentonreva2047 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is a goldmine

@moneyguidesbydibbo7970 3 жыл бұрын

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@mahabaliiii 3 жыл бұрын

True

@shadowsayer1516 Ай бұрын

Yeah it is. I had to sort through 100 channels of 20-something women saying the same drek over and over to find this channel and actual useful info. The scary part if some of those vapid people are agents. Guess self-publishing it is.

@malafazzle7966 2 жыл бұрын

People who sit down and make videos like this are genuinely creating the next great generation of authors. Thank you for sharing your insight on this topic.

@justanormalguy6174 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve wasted tons of time in authortube videos, just to find all and more advice in this single one.Thank you Mr.Jenkins

@mahabaliiii 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you are right.

@felicitypevideos4224 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like my words from tomorrow will be leaps and bounds better than my words from yesterday because of this video.

@liamihasz2681 3 жыл бұрын

This guy teaches like he's got a gun to his head. I love it

@raynizzle143 3 жыл бұрын

This is great.

@TRS-Eric 17 күн бұрын

He teached like he writes good dialog.

@BlessedOne-jp1cy 3 жыл бұрын

6 keys to writing riveting dialogue 🙂 1.Cut writing to bones-Get to the good stuff 2.Use it to reveal backstory but don’t info dump (have the characters reveal a little bit at a time) 3.Use dialogue to reveal character (show not tell) 4. Be subtle A) use subtext B) use sidestepping C) use Silence 5) Read your dialogue aloud 6) create ‘Make My Day’ moment How to format Use he said or she said - don’t use creative way to say it don’t wheeze snort or grunt replied retorted declared are not needed Don’t have characters use each other’s name Too much Don’t put said in the beginning of sentence Resist urge to explain Cardinal sin of dialogue- Avoid on the nose dialogue Don’t use prose that mirrors real life

@modani9484 Жыл бұрын

could you please explain the last one that do not use prose that mirrirs real life.

@fragwagon Жыл бұрын

@@modani9484I think he's referring to the use of unnecessary details. The bit where he said, "She opened her purse which was on her shoulder" etc.

@shutupshelley1793 10 ай бұрын

Omfg how do I get you OFF MY FEEEED???

@gamewriteeye769 8 ай бұрын

@@modani9484Bit late, but the part of not using prose that mirrors life isn't a clear cut advice as it might seem. They are saying to cut things in dialogue like “Uhms, and Uhs”, but there are caveats to this way with showing and telling. Pauses during dialogue are necessary, and one masterful way to 'show don't tell' is learning the “sound” of it and how you can control pauses and what information is dispersed through punctuation and clever usage of clauses(sections of a sentence). For example, ellipses(…) and em dashes(-) when read do totally different things to the volume of the words being spoken(this applies to narrative, too). Em dashes cut out stuff abruptly, usually at the same or higher volume(exclamation marks do that well) and ellipses 'trail off' or quiet out its words in-between.

@LaurArt_UK 3 жыл бұрын

As well as info dumps at the beginning, I sometimes see villains infodumping at the end, as if someone in real life would reveal their whole plan to someone they're opposed to XD It's a stupid move and it ruins villains! Villains should be intelligent, and being cocky isn't smart.

@letsdomath1750 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, I have friends in real life who take on the "villain" role, either in games or when they have emotional tantrums after something has upset them, and they do a total infodump. It's so refreshing. I much prefer that to the piecemeal setup of getting people to feel open enough around me to share what is really going on with them. Spending years teasing apart the layers of the psyche of those who like to keep their walls up was an alluring endeavor filled with mystery, but in hindsight, there were much more enjoyable ways of passing the time. The infodumpers do have their fair share of intelligent and sophisticated moments too.

@rodrigo3732 3 жыл бұрын

The silence thing is soo true. I always find myself writing "he didn,t say anything",or "he didn,t respond." Maybe "he simply stared at her" is better?

@M3rtyville 3 жыл бұрын

I let the characters respond in "..." sometimes when I can't figure out what else to do. I think "He stared at her" can be enough. For me personally that can be a response depending on how she stared like "He gazed at her with narrowed eyes.". It depends what you want to express with your writing. Does the character care what is spoken? Is he confused? Is he surprised? Something I would like as a reader go grasp.

@SysterYster 3 жыл бұрын

Same! In editing my novel, I've been removing so many of those "he didn't reply, she didn't look, they didn't hear anything" type of things. Describe what is, not what isn't.

@Scarletraven87 3 жыл бұрын

Work on the ideas, not on what is formally considered dialogue. Forget "formal dialogue" entirely. "You intend to be late!" His jaw dropped to one side in disgust. Normally he would have smacked the stupidity out of her, but he no longer belived in such methods.

@arhamsaa 3 жыл бұрын

@@Scarletraven87 Whose jaw drops in disgust? And Who gets disgusted over getting late?

@Baiswith 3 жыл бұрын

@@arhamsaa I think it's meant to be that sort-of 'sharp intake of breath' (where you open your mouth slightly to take a quick in-breath) jaw drop, not an exaggerated 'O' of shock/horror where the mouth is wide open; the 'to one side' suggests to me that there's a bit of a grimace (the disgust element) to the expression. The disgust is in response to an accusation that there is an 'intent' to be late, it's not disgust over being late in and of itself.

@sophystigy 3 жыл бұрын

Man this "show, not tell" is really everywhere and I LOVE IT

@shaillamaeb.revilla7949 3 жыл бұрын

I'm an aspiring writer. It's my first time writing my own story and writing my characters' dialogue is my biggest problem !!!! Thank you so much !!!! 😭😭😭

@FalloutUrMum 3 жыл бұрын

The best dialogue ever was any time Anakin is confessing his love to Padme. "I hate sand"

@bullit4170 3 жыл бұрын

“Dialogue tags such as, reply, exclaim, retort, remark are archaic and over done” Hmmm interesting *proceeds to change out roughly 75% of all my dialogue tags

@edenarchive4150 2 жыл бұрын

If anything is overdone it's "said".

@exoticcats6119 2 жыл бұрын

My teachers said (well this is funny) “said is dead” and I’ve been using some of these lol

@thakillman7 2 жыл бұрын

If you use "said" so much that you need synonyms, it's a sign that you don't write very natural dialogue. Notice in this video, how little he uses indications of speaking.

@exoticcats6119 2 жыл бұрын

@@thakillman7 This teacher said it as a general statement to the whole class, so it wasn’t personalized advice to anyone in particular.

@PoptartParasol 2 жыл бұрын

@@edenarchive4150 not really. 'Said' is skipped over by the brain, that's the entire point. Bringing attention to a dialogue tag is probably the opposite of what you want to do, as it messes up with the pacing of the story. Sometimes removing dialogue tags period is the more prudent option anyways. Imagine every other sentence you have this: "Stop!" Janelle exclaimed. "I've got to go to the store, what do you want?" James bellowed "Well, I was about to say you forgot your keys but nevermind then!" she retorted Ugh, what an eye sore. My brain is just constantly stopping and starting at the dialogue tags, very clunky.

@snakey934Snakeybakey 9 ай бұрын

Okay, I just now found this guy's channel and I'm already amazed. No lame gimmicks, no flashy nonsense. Just the guy sharing his expertise for free. As an aspiring writer, you have my gratitude Mr. Jenkins.

@jenniferadams1497 3 жыл бұрын

"Hey, Boo." Comes to mind as a small, quotable phrase that said it all. Allllll the book lead up to that moment when she saw her mystery man. All she said was that little line. I loved that.

@BellaEssentialLiving 3 жыл бұрын

I have my first book to rewrite...I"ve put it off for several years because I knew I made all these mistakes. Thank you so much!

@bluefox7678 2 жыл бұрын

Oooooh It's been a year, how is your story going?

@BellaEssentialLiving 2 жыл бұрын

@@bluefox7678 Oh, I haven't been able to touch it. We are renovating our house while living in it. I have also barely gotten to all my hobbies and interests. I have not forgotten and will refer to these videos and update when I have found the time. Thank you for your interest!

@bluefox7678 2 жыл бұрын

@@BellaEssentialLiving Thank you for your reply and good luck on your renovation!

@ReptillianStrike 3 жыл бұрын

I've never written anything before, and I've only had a fleeting interest in writing anything. I've looked up a few tips on writing and what pitfalls to avoid, and I have to say that your videos are a cut above everything else. You have very high quality videos, and your explanations are really easy to follow.

@katlamb4606 Жыл бұрын

Writing a dialogue is to a writer what drawing hands is to an artist: so easy to mess up. Thank you, Mr. Jenkins!

@76sherie Ай бұрын

It’s such a beautiful gift when someone so successful is willing to freely give advice like this to others! Thank you Jerry you are a treasure!

@LorraineCareyAuthor 3 жыл бұрын

As an educator I always tell my students to write with clarity. Your videos are always clear and your tone is calming which allows your listeners to learn these most helpful skills. Thank you!

@nikkinewbie6014 Жыл бұрын

Yes. His speech pattern is measured and unhurried. It’s easy to follow.

@loltwest9423 3 жыл бұрын

A friend of mine sent this to me over discord. Thankfully, I've already applied a good chunk of these into the way I write. But there's always room for improvement.

@kiwii4171 3 жыл бұрын

okay so i just realized my wattpad book was written in all the wrong ways 💀💀

@ikhouvanchips9127 3 жыл бұрын

Whats it called would love to read it and give feedback

@Romeo-le2ez 3 жыл бұрын

Don't worry, bro. Everyone has to start somewhere. I still cringe remembering the erotic fanfics/hentai I made when I was in middle school.

@yn4851 2 жыл бұрын

SAME😭

@desertgecko4549 2 жыл бұрын

13:50 "I once wrote an entire novel, _The Last Operative,_ without attributing a single line of dialogue." I bought the Kindle edition after watching this video a few months ago. The book was excellent, as I expected, and not once was I lost in dialogue. I learned much from reading that book, gaining insights on how to attribute dialogue without _attributing_ dialogue. Today, I came back for a refresher. There is more sound advice in this short video than in some entire books on dialogue.

@veradragilyova3122 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the most organized, “to the bone”, clear, and actionable advice on writing ever! 👏🙏👍

@rikantasmarcinonis9651 3 жыл бұрын

I m writing comics. And I have been working on my dialogue for some time, cuz I know that it's my weakness. Thank you for sharing this. You earned a like and subscribe

@rikantasmarcinonis9651 3 жыл бұрын

@Matthew Jones yup you're totaly right. But there is thing that only 30 or so % of informatio people tell by words. I olso try to use face expresions and body languge as much as posible well in the end they are part of art style. I olso try to avoid puting too much text cuz it's easy to get tired from that. I can draw well and I can expres different kind of information, I can format and plan the story but it's difficult to write a good dialogue. In my story there is not much action but lots of conflic.

@marzvrover 28 күн бұрын

as someone who is trying to write a narrative for the first time since high school, this is very insightful.

@omenatollo 3 жыл бұрын

As a Finnish, I perfectly understand the silent dialogue. 😁

@papercat_draws 3 жыл бұрын

Woah, now the dialogue I wrote yesterday sounds REALLY bland and boring. I'm definitly going to edit it, thank you!

@Lawlessweeb_San 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir. I can't believe I was already doing some of this unconsciously. It's a relief to know that I'm on the right track. Looking forward to learning more from you.

@villeheikkinen5580 3 жыл бұрын

I have had a hard time understanding the concept of "showing not telling" and I think after all these years this guy finally SHOWED how it's done...

@SweetNaeva24 3 жыл бұрын

I finished watching Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. And it was absolutely beautiful. The dialogue was amazing! I love all of this advice.

@moneyguidesbydibbo7970 3 жыл бұрын

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@reginayfavors 3 жыл бұрын

Becoming Jane has good dialogue too when the women are discussing the potential of becoming writers in an age of thinking where women did not do anything outside of the home if they were married.

@surfingcipher1059 Жыл бұрын

at first glance I thought you wrote who's afraid of vigaina

@sanityone649 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on. I see it all the time. TMI. I call it stage directions. It where dialog directs characters from an external viewpoint rather than from the character's viewpoint.

@ij1376 2 жыл бұрын

I'm writing a novel as a little passion project (so I'm an amateur). This is invaluable advice. Definitely subscribed.

@maryeola7282 3 жыл бұрын

I am a frustrated writer for years, and all the "amateur" stuff hits me hard. thank you for the tips!

@user-uj7kd6mb5b 6 ай бұрын

I'm actually starting to write because of this video years ago.

@Wa-wk6qk 3 жыл бұрын

15:38 But Jerry, you do give us that Yodaesque wisdom. And I am very very grateful that you do.

@0rinthian Жыл бұрын

Needed this SO badly. I was quite foggy on the rules of writing good dialogue, but after watching this I feel much more confident in myself to create it well.

@user-ft5xt5tu8j 3 жыл бұрын

Oh dear Jerry Sir. Where were you these days? I published a short story in Tamil language only with the help of your tips. Thank you so much. A lot love from India❤️😍🥰😘

@sriranjit3684 3 жыл бұрын

Bro Tamil ah neenga ... spr bro

@pixxelwizzard 3 жыл бұрын

Great information! You sent me racing back to my story, reanalyzing all the "he didn't respond" statements that I now know are mistakes! :P

@Restlesswriter13 3 жыл бұрын

So, I listened to your lesson on dialog, and see where I need to really tighten mine up in my current project. Thank you for your tutorial. The day after watching it, my husband and I had a conversation, and it really hit me that it was following your tutorial. We referenced the past, but didn't go into detail because we already knew it collectively. Just like the example you gave where the woman didn't want to talk about the accident, "Let's just not talk about it..." etc. Wow, thank you, Mr. Jenkins!

@animemusic8 2 жыл бұрын

He's teaching us without breaking eye contact. I think I didn't blink the whole time. And I didn't even notice that it is raining outside. Gonna watch this all over again.

@jfreeman4275 3 жыл бұрын

"Uh...wow," typed J upon his phone keyboard appreciatively. Yet, deep down J knew that he hadn't fully aborbed what the guy with glasses had spoken to J. J knew that he would probably continue to write sub-par dialogue and narrative for the stories he penned. Then, almost automatically, J moved the picture of the video to the bottom of his screen and used his thumb the scroll through other writing advice videos, that J would continue to ignore.

@Carrothers23 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far, one of the most straight forward and informative explanations on effective dialogue I have seen! Thank you Mr. Jenkins. A deep well.

@garyfreeman6277 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jerry - I just want to say how much I appreciate you and your willingness to instruct, teach and share what you know about writing. It is so helpful and I appreciate the lack of 'language' in your videos. You're able to get the message across without the profanity. Thank you, Sir! :)

@Iron-Bridge 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. My first time here. Mr Jenkins dropping gold. And he speaks so well too. I've made the mistake with on the nose dialogue a lot too.

@winebox 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is a great writing coach. His hints remind me of a book we had over 40 years ago in English class, The Lively Art Of Writing by Lucile Vaughn Payne. I still refer to it and it’s still in print.

@ChristophelusPulps 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this video almost a year ago, and it left a lasting impression, making me rethink all of my dialogue. I feel like I've improved dramatically as a result.

@joeljacq7486 2 жыл бұрын

I love this guy! He's willing to share his knowledge and writing wisdom. He's blessed for sure 🙏

@waftsofpetrichor 2 жыл бұрын

Words aren't enough to express my gratitude to you, Mr. Jenkins. It really is an honor to learn from an experienced and successful author such as yourself. Regardless of how good the plot may be, dialogue has always troubled me. But your words of wisdom have undeniably helped me. Thank you, sir. ❤

@private9402 2 жыл бұрын

Jerry. Thanks for putting out such reliable, high-quality content. It's nice to see a Writer offering their wisdom whilst also having the credentials to match. There is honestly more quality in this singular video than there is in any of the paid "master class" schemes available online. You're a legend.

@RafaelCosta-oi3be 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry, it’s impossible to put into words how important you’ve been in our careers. Even though I’ve never met you (sadly), I honestly consider you a master of our trade; of whom I feel honored to consider myself an apprentice. Thank you for the constant and always charitable instruction, I hope to one day be able to repay you.

@Blake515151 3 жыл бұрын

Yo jerry, I'm just a novice/noob/beginner writer and I'd like to thank you for this nice video. It's a nice mental break.

@blowietube Жыл бұрын

This is invaluable for someone honing their dialogue. Thankyou Jerry.

@IslamAlHosieny 2 жыл бұрын

You sir are a treasure. You just poked into many holes in my writing and now I finally have something to improve upon.

@ryanyost6745 Жыл бұрын

I have just watched 2 of your videos and I have learned more on writing than I did previously watching 50 videos from other youtubers/interviews. You have great examples, communicate ideas perfectly, and most importantly, you don't waste my time. Thank you.

@frankgiraldo9636 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks forr sharing such useful tips, Mr. Jenkins! I'd like to start writing a novel, so your channel is gold! One step at a time.

@nwaezeemmanuel9294 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry has really helped me as a budding writer

@janettmwafulilwa2349 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry, thank you for your help. I'm a start up writer. Always wanted to write. Been encouraged by too many who acknowledge by writing and language flair skills, but never knew how and where to start. Found my time, space and tools and also fortunate enough to find you and all this help you offer just in time. God bless you

@shazedulhoqkhanaabir4389 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much dear Mr. Jenkins for your series of videos. I am a fiction writer from Bangladesh with 6 published books of short fiction. Now I am working on my 1st novel and your lectures are helping me greatly. I watch one of them almost everyday. Not all the writers help others to learn the craft. You cared to do so. I am grateful. Would look forward to read your books if they are available in my country. Wishing you a long and prosperous life.

@lp4265 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This video is fantastic! I love all of your videos, so informative! Thank you Jerry😊

@michaeldonovan9600 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jerry, this is one of the things I'm struggling with and your advice has really helped.

@samuelayoola9557 2 жыл бұрын

You can only imagine how helpful this is you cannot understand completely or rather let me say I cannot completely explain how grateful I am thanks so much for blessing us with your knowledge.

@daynaevans1272 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, each of these tips are so clear they were lightbulb moments for me. Thank you for making such useful advice available!🙏

@nainar8240 3 жыл бұрын

I love reading books but never knew the amount of effort and planning that needs to be done by the writer.

@christopherbriscoe8665 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jerry, "It was, "Go ahead punk. Make my day." Thanks for your great tips, Jerry, Sir.

@TheSidquimohamed 3 жыл бұрын

After watching so many videos and reading through endless threads where people tell you to "make your dialogue organic," I finally stumbled upon this. Thank you for your advice, I can clearly picture what aspects of my dialogue I can finally work on. Subscribing right now.

@robheidel5627 Жыл бұрын

I can't say enough about this video. Mr Jenkins uses clear, simple words to demonstrate truths that, once heard, become self-evident. Where have I been? Thanks Mr. J!

@foleylione 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I watched with skepticism but I learned much from this.

@batchloo1 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry, this is awesome advice. Dialogue is my pet peeve, can't get a handle on it. I'm hoping that I can put this into practice and better execute dialogue in my writing. Thanks, man!

@anna-laurahocker5570 2 жыл бұрын

When you're in a restaurant, listen to conversations taking place around you. Have your journal handy and take notes.

@DrGus007 3 жыл бұрын

Master, thanks for your teaches. This is really the most important thing in the writing craft, because if the dialogue isn't continue, the reader cuts its attention, and gets lost in the reading. Thanks, Master!!!

@JeffLifeInReview Жыл бұрын

By far the best thing about Jerry's video is he explains the tip, then shows a poor example and then a polished example using his tip. Seeing the difference is a huge help!. Thank You Jerry

@Kindred420 2 жыл бұрын

You just flipped everything I thought I knew upside down and I'm not sure how to feel. I've always thought of myself as being a very good descriptive writer. Setting the scene, including the details that really make them feel like they are there. Like you said, it's what I was taught. I'm stating to take writing seriously as everyone tells me over and over that I need to be writer. I came across this actually looking for proper punctuation in dialog as it's been many years since I've really used it much. I'm kinda sad that one of my perceived strengths is now a liability. Seems like the books I loved when I was younger were very descriptive. Even though I read Fantasy novels of all sorts, not best sellers. I thank you for your insight and influence. I hope I can adapt and grow from it.

@nikkinewbie6014 Жыл бұрын

This strikes a chord with me too. Describing real life…I felt good about my minutiae. Now my eyes have been opened. Never thought about how writing styles evolve and trend in and out like clothes. It’s fortunate that we’ve been enlightened on this topic. I’m leaning towards getting serious about writing too. I want to watch more of these videos for guidance throughout my process. I’m excited to look at the prospect with different eyes now. Good luck to you.

@loveoneanother-yt 3 жыл бұрын

Jerry thank you for sharing your years of experience with us. :)

@looweegee252 Жыл бұрын

I can tell you have spent more time in books than around people, you said a few things in this video that make that overwhelmingly clear!

@marianmeciar3385 26 күн бұрын

This was so valuable to me. I also love that you didn't just tell us the points but went a step further by showing examples for each. I find that sometimes this is not done completely and so clearly communicating the idea through the writing examples provided. Thank you for taking your time out of your schedule to this :)

@ilikemusic9599 3 жыл бұрын

Put yourself in the situation, say the words out loud. If it feels like something someone would say, put it down. If not, alter it. Remember that character's aren't talking to the audience, they're speaking to each other, and often the most dire, important things are left unsaid. Change words according to your character's accent, and bingo, bango, bongo!

@redyakArt 2 жыл бұрын

Just leaving this here for myself and others. 1:58 Key 1 Cut dialogue to the bone 3:01 Key 2 Use dialogue to reveal backstory 5:06 Key 3 Use dialogue to reveal character 6:17 Key 4 Be subtle 6:33 Key 4 Be subtle(Subtext) 7:29 Key 4 Be subtle(Sidestepping) 9:13 Key 4 Be subtle(Silence) 10:19 Key 5 Read your dialogue aloud 11:26 Key 6 Create a ‘make my day’ moment 12:12 Miscellaneous problems

@surfingcipher1059 Жыл бұрын

thanks mate I'm rewatching to gain clarity this helps me with specific parts

@brodylockwood14 4 ай бұрын

This video is so good. This guy truly knows what he's talking about and was able to convey it so precisely without any lack of understanding from the viewer.

@RajeshAcharyaHSVJ Жыл бұрын

Thank You Mr Jenkins (with sincere respect), for sharing this legacy with us. The quality of your advice and experience is very helpful. A better man never stepped. Thanks once again🙏.

@r.i.p.4485 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I place these golden nuggets in a very sacred space in my mental workshop. They shine light on the darker spots of my writing.

@timeofsolace9200 3 жыл бұрын

This is so good. Thank you for this.

@nabilafarhatsiddiqui3154 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am so inspired by the way you have explained it all. A soothing voice, clarity in your explanation and very organized on your points. Thank you for this video!

@djones1089 3 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic. I’ve been research dialogue for a bit now, and this episode was chock full examples (good and bad), how to correct scenes, and tips. I’m saving this and telling all of my writer friends

@lauram.sanchez-ramirezlife1006 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jerry. I've learned so much with your lessons. English is my second language, but I cannot imagine not writing in that language as I did 90 % of my education here in USA. Thank you so much. Descriptive elements and dialogue is one of my challenges. I appreciate this video so much. Gracias mil !!!!!

@tullochgorum6323 Жыл бұрын

If you want to understand dialogue, you can do worse than study the best screen-writers. And something they often use which you can add to the Jerry's seven keys is the cut away. The best screen writers often cut away from a scene before the end, leaving the remainder to the imagination. And imagination is often much more powerful than anything you could write explicitly.

@katchii93 2 жыл бұрын

i applied your tips and immediately saw how much better my narration sounded. thank you for these!

@arpiabu-alrub7484 3 жыл бұрын

This was the most informative video i watched on dialogue and writing. And I absolutely Loved how he'd give clear examples for each key.

@thereccher8746 3 жыл бұрын

I was told that good dialogue are words used as tools by a character to achieve an un-stated goal. True sub-text comes from what the character's ulterior motive is behind the words.

@DarkTider 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I struggle a lot, especially being someone with autism, to hit that balance between believable dialogue and book dialogue, so i'm also a little happy that some of these tips already align, means i must be doing at least something right. I found the reminder that dialogue isn't supposed to be actual dialogue, but a representation of actual dialogue, especially useful to how to approach finding that balance. :D

@helgafreiberger2192 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Plus, Mr. Jenkin's telling it it is so riveting, concise, masterful, sympatico. He is amazing.

@rantsolot 2 жыл бұрын

by far the most helpful video on writing dialogue I've watched so far

@lr.red.writes 3 жыл бұрын

Some really great advice. I have the habit of trying to replace the word said too much because it was always encouraged by teachers back in my school days.

@moneyguidesbydibbo7970 3 жыл бұрын

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@robinsprung207 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative!

@chuzebaba203 2 жыл бұрын

This guy! No wonder he is a best selling author. The way he speaks just makes you sit and listen more and more. Thank you sir.

@stealththecheez505 Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I found the itch to start writing a novel again and only halfway through this video I had already found countless ways to improve my writing skills and turn what I already had into something so much better. You're a top G Jerry B. Jenkins.